Google Pixel 7a

The 'pocket-friendly' Pixel 7a, which Google recently unveiled, is a recent model of the Pixel 7. Surprisingly, this new phone costs the same as its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, while receiving significant updates.

Google Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 7a

Editor Rating
4.3/5

There are a number of improvements over the Google Pixel 6 in the Google Pixel 7a. Thanks to the Tensor G2 SoC, which is also present in its high-end flagships, the majority of these improvements and functionalities make more sense. Even while it still makes use of the same materials as before, the design looks much more expensive. The phone has an IP67 rating as well. The Pixel 7a’s fast refresh rate display gives the Android 13 user interface a smooth appearance. It’s a good thing that the phone delivers the customary three-year software updates and five-year security updates. While better than the previous model, camera performance is still fairly good.

 

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Thanks to the Tensor G2 SoC and the clean Android 13 interface, the Pixel 7a is finally competitive with its rivals at this price point. It's undoubtedly a worthwhile upgrade in many ways, even for those owning a Pixel 6a.

Pros

  • Camera
  • OS
  • User Interface

Cons

  • Battery
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2023
Announced Date Wednesday May 10, 2023
Released Date Friday May 12, 2023
Warranty 1 Year
Versions GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8
SAR
SAR EU
Variants 8GB/128GB,454
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM, e-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Network Technology GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Speed HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GWKK3, G0DZQ
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - GHL1X, G82U8
5G Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GWKK3
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G0DZQ
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GHL1X, G82U8
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC Yes
Connectivity Features Tri-Band Wi-Fi
Body & Design
Height 152 mm
Width 72.9 mm
Thickness 9 mm
Weight 193 g
IP Rating IP67
Colours Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Body Features Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3)
Aluminium frame
Plastic back
Screen & Display
Display Type OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Size 6.1 inch
Screen To Body Ratio 81.8%
Ppi 429
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive touchscreen
Bezel-less Display
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Features HDR
Always-on display
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Processor Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Mali-G710 MP7
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Storage Features UFS 3.1
Card Slot No
AnTuTu 765281 (v9)
GeekBench 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8u00b5m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120u02da (ultrawide), 1.12u00b5m
Rear Camera Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Front Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12u00b5m
Front Camera Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Pixel Shift
Auto-HDR
Panorama
35mm
Speakers Yes, Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 4385 mAh mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 18W
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging 7.5W
Reverse Charging
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 13
Custom UI
Custom UI Version
Sensors & Features
Sensors In-Display Fingerprint - Optical
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
Barometer
Features

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